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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 22, 2024
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Sweet Creations Await at the Sixth Annual Community Gingerbread House Competition
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Leon County Government |
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Sixth Annual Community Gingerbread House Competition |
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Registration opens Saturday, November 23, at 8 a.m. |
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Register here. |
Leon County Government invites residents of all ages to put their design skills to the test in the upcoming sixth annual Community Gingerbread House Competition at the downtown Leon County Main Library, 200 West Park Avenue. Registration for the competition opens on Saturday, November 23, at 8 a.m., and closes on Friday, December 6, at 1 p.m.
The competition includes five age divisions, allowing the whole family to participate, plus a special Tallahassee-Leon County Bicentennial division. Judges will select one winner and honorable mention from each category and attendees will select the People’s Choice award winner and honorable mention to receive a gift card prize.Â
Creations must be dropped off for the competition on Saturday, December 7, between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. at the downtown Main Library. The sweet submissions will be displayed from 1 to 3 p.m. During the event, the public is invited to participate in hands-on activities for youth. Competition winners will be announced during a ceremony at 2:30 p.m.
In addition to the competition, citizens are invited to attend gingerbread-themed events throughout November and December at all library locations.
- No-Bake Gingerbread House Workshop, multiple dates, times, and locations – Put your building hat on and create your very own gingerbread house. Supplies provided and registration is required.
- Gingerbread-Themed Story Time, multiple dates, times, and locations – Join us for story times featuring gingerbread-themed songs, rhymes, and stories to help children develop early literacy skills.
- Gingerbread-Themed Lego Club, multiple dates, times, and locations – Children and families can have fun with Legos while developing creative thinking, motor skills, and puzzle-solving skills.
For additional details and to register for the competition, visit LeonCountyLibrary.org/Gingerbread. Citizens may visit any library location for assistance with their online registration.
For more information, contact Sally Mason, Learning & Workforce Services Manager, at (850) 606-2665 / MasonSa@LeonCountyFL.gov or Leon County Community and Media Relations at (850) 606-5300 / CMR@LeonCountyFL.gov.
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